Unannounced Project Staff Gameplay Designer

You are the design leader on an interdisciplinary team responsible for compelling and high-quality player character systems such as in-game controls, mobility, camera, health, status effects, and abilities. You’ll work closely with other gameplay focused teams to build a AAA action game sandbox, provide craft mentorship, and be a key player in building a collaborative and diverse culture within Design.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpreting direction from Gameplay Area Lead into actionable goals and designs for the small team you lead to implement.
• Owning designs, content, and systems to achieve the goals of the Gameplay Area Lead in creating a compelling, AAA quality sandbox.
• Creating alignment through communication, collaboration, and coordination between the small teams responsible for combat systems and the rest of the organization.
• Evaluating gameplay features for systemic design best practices, lower risk, and setup for success in live service
• Providing executional direction, design expertise, feedback, and support for the work being done by all teams within the gameplay area.
• Managing and mentoring designers on your team.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Demonstrable skill in designing of player character features, systems, and content for action shooter games.
• Experience successfully leading an interdisciplinary team through several game development cycles.
• Knowledge of many types of action games (FPS, 3rd person, melee combat, ARPG, etc.) and online play (cooperative, competitive, shooter, MMO, etc.)
• Ability to achieve executional goals set by Gameplay Area Lead
• Ability to balance asks for short-term problems alongside long-term goals.
• Self-motivated with an ability to inspire and motivate your team.
• Experience hiring, training, mentoring, and managing peer and junior designers.
• In-depth understanding of game engines, technology, and the game development process.
• Thorough oral and written communication skills.

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

• Discipline-leadership experience
• Experience developing live-service games